Scott and Serena are two souls that have been together since time immemorial, each searching for the one destined to complete them. From the first moment he saw her, Scott knew Serena to be his long-lost soulmate. Serena took longer (about a month) to absorb it. Their journey began at their first date, a concert at Marietta Square. Serena saw his intelligence, humor, energy, warmth, resourcefulness and varied talents. Gradually, she fell in love with these qualities. There were so many signs that they were meant to be together. From the adrenaline rushes of hiking, biking, skiing, and boating to their zeal for travel and complementary architectural/aesthetic visions, these two complete each other. Their friends and family feel their connection.

Scott cracks me up. He makes me laugh so hard I almost lose control! I’ve never felt so seen, understood, and completed by another person. We are extensions of each other. We know what the other is thinking and how to help. We understand more of ourselves through each other. We love doing the same things. Scott has positive, contagious energy. He makes me want to get up and go, do, accomplish like my younger self. I feel healthy and vibrant with him. We appreciate the same art, architecture, and music. On an early date, we went to an art gallery and felt the same about every piece. When we saw a certain print, we looked at each other and knew. He bought it for my birthday, which was still two months away. We talked about our dream house and sent each other photos - they were nearly the same design! We are always making notes on what our dream house will have. We’ve turned unpleasant experiences into enjoyable ones. In January we bought a car together. This time it was delightful working together and sharing ideas, two people working as one. We researched options, features, models, and visited dealers. It was easy to agree, and I was satisfied with my choices in both a car and in Scott.

Scott and I strive to grow and improve ourselves both as individuals and as a couple. We enjoy working together and bringing out the best in us. Recently, we replaced the floor in our lake house, ‘Summer Breeze’. We worked together picking out materials, loading, unloading, installing and finally admiring it. We are proud of our accomplishment. It is a true joint effort we can enjoy and share with our friends and family. Together we are growing emotionally and spiritually. We took a couple’s workshop to practice communication skills and deepen our understanding of ourselves, our union, and our shadow sides. The workshop exposed us, but it made us stronger. We became the class model for the final couple’s exercise. Earlier that month, I gave a presentation at an IT leadership function and Scott attended. It was an incredible success. For the first time in my life, I felt true support and partnership. Now I’m excited to start the next chapter in my life. I plan to write a book, continue with speaking engagements, and do consulting. Scott is my valentine today and my friend, partner and my love always.

I met Serena at the end of July when she invited me to see a concert in the park. I was wowed from the very first moment. Serena is smart, sophisticated and worldly. She arranged the evening and planned the perfect night. I’m usually a talker, but in Serena I found my inner quiet. I was finally at peace and safe in the world. I recognized my soulmate in an instant, a concept I had never really believed in, but now saw as undeniably true. How could there be one perfect one? I had fallen head over heels, but I still had much more to learn. If I was first attracted to her intelligence and sophistication, then it was her humor, caring and kindness that truly captured my heart. That fall I invited Serena to help rake leaves at our home in Tennessee, “Summer Breeze”. This job usually takes me four to five hours. Serena’s drive and determination are special. This work took us a little over an hour and a half. We were ready to burn a pile of leaves chest high, six feet wide and 20 feet long. It was impressive! Before I could strike a match, I watched Serena dive into those leaves laughing and giggling like a child. My inner child leaped out and dove in with her. We were out of the shallow now. Truly Madly Deeply in love. She is my Valentine, my soulmate, my one. I feel blessed and loved whenever I’m in her company.

Scott and Serena complement each other beautifully and work in harmony. Serena is a big picture visionary. Scott is a detailed, step by step pragmatist. Together they create lists and check off accomplishments. Scott is neat, organized, minimalistic and detail oriented. Serena is a respected organizational leader. Serena is intuitive, empathetic and passionate. Both are confident and neither are afraid to ask for help. Both understand and respect each other’s skills, talents and vision. Scott finds satisfaction in everyday accomplishment while Serena is continually changing the world for the better. They love and cherish their family and friends, balancing each other and growing stronger together.

Scott is a consultant and travels most weeks. Serena is busy with the school district, non-profit organizations, and friends. It's difficult for them to be apart. However, time apart can also mean time for reflection. Long plane rides, airport delays and late nights in hotel rooms allowed time for Scott to appreciate Serena and share his feelings in beautiful love letters. Serena enjoyed them so much she started writing to Scott too. They have maintained this tradition throughout their relationship. It is affirming and validating to listen to each other's hearts.